#false missle alert
Monthly Siren and EAS Test Suspended for December
The monthly siren tests are being suspended to avoid interfering with various inaugural events scheduled around the state at that time.
Inspector General Report Released on False Missile Alert Incident
The report identified a number of areas of concern for Hawaiʻi’s alert system and alert systems across the country—such as FEMA not requiring that alert software have the ability to preview or cancel alerts.
REMINDER: (8:18 a.m. HST Oct. 3, 2018) Nationwide Wireless Emergency Alert Test
The Federal Emergency Management Agency in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alert TODAY, Oct. 3, 2018.
Nationwide Test of EAS and Wireless Emergency Alert
The Federal Emergency Management Agency in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alert on September 20, 2018 (primary date) or October 3, 2018 (secondary date).
Bill Seeks to Improve Nationwide Emergency Alert System
Following the false missile alert in Hawai‘i in January, Reps. Gabbard and Hanabusa introduced legislation to improve the federal Emergency Alert System.
FCC Takes Action to Improve Emergency Alert System
Under the new action, relevant state, local, and tribal agencies are required to report all false emergency alerts to the Commission.
Hawai‘i False Missile Alert Focus of Two Bills in Congress
Bills aimed at addressing Hawaiʻi’s false missile alert were introduced in both chambers of Congress this week.
Sen. Schatz: “Missile Alerts Should be Handled by Federal Government”
Sen. Schatz said the reports from the FCC and the State of Hawai‘i reinforce his belief that missile alerts should be handled by the federal government.
